Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Academics &amp; Athletics (2026 List)

About Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School

Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is one of the best schools in Anchorage. It offers a full public education for students in grades 9–12. It is one of 21 high schools in the Anchorage School District and has about 1,800 students from many different backgrounds. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19:1. The school is known for being one of the best because it is open to everyone. 84% of the students are minorities, and 73% of them are low-income. Students can take Advanced Placement® classes, and 14% of them do. For the school year 2025-2026, the school reported that 16% of students were good at math and 29% were good at reading. The school has strong resources for academic and extracurricular growth, thanks to the district's spending of about $16,778 per student. Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is great at building community and resilience. It has a positive and supportive environment for a very diverse group of students, and it is one of the best high school in Alaska.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%

Reading 29%

State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 29% in Reading.

86

Full-time Teachers

20 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1681

Total Students

$67738

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 16.06%

Asian 18.8%

Hispanic 12.91%

Black 8.33%

Two+ Races 17.73%

Native Am. 13.27%

White

16.06%

Asian

18.8%

Hispanic

12.91%

Black

8.33%

Two+ Races

17.73%

Native Am.

13.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1681

47.29%

795 Female

52.71%

886 Male

Student Population

1681 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

280 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Contact Information

Address

4025 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK, 99508

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Phone

(907) 742-2100

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Website

http://east.asdk12.org/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Thunder Blessed Barbershop is a new after-school program at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School. It's run by students and gives them hands-on experience in barbering and running a business. The school is also doing well with its specialized woodworking program, where students are learning advanced technical and craftsmanship skills by working on real projects. The Thunderbirds' athletic program is also doing well this season. In early 2026, the boys' varsity basketball team won four games in a row.

FAQ

Q1. Can high school students at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. The SAT and ACT are often held at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, which makes it easy for students to take the tests in a hall they are used to.

Q2. What special programs are there for school kids who are interested in world events?

Ans. The school has a tough School-Within-A-School (SWS) program that pushes students to look at the humanities and social justice in a deep way.

Q3. Do school students at the school learn about cooking?

Ans. The ProStart curriculum teaches school students how to cook and run a restaurant in a professional-grade kitchen.

Q4. What does the school do to help the performing arts?

Ans. Students can take part in award-winning choir, band, and drama productions all year long in the school's large auditorium and different groups.

Q5. What sports can students at school do?

Ans. The school has a lot of championship-winning sports teams, which helps students feel like they are part of a strong community and proud of their school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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